EELISA Governance

Rectors, Directors and Presidents of EELISA member insitutions along with representatives of the EELISA Governing Board and Central Office in the EELISA Grand Meeting (Erlangen, May 2024). Photo by Giulia Lannicelli.

The governance of EELISA relies on the following bodies and resources:

Decision bodies

  • The Governing Board  is  the main strategic board composed of the Rectors, Directors, and President of all the EELISA institutions. It defines the long-term vision of the Alliance and nominates the members of the other boards. This body also includes the EELISA President and a representative of students, academics and administrative staff.
  • The Student Council is a group composed of roughly 20 students from all the EELISA partners representing over 190.000 students of the Alliance. Their members take part in the EELISA boards (Governing, Executive, Academic & Scientific Boards) as well as the EELISA work packages to bring the student’s views, perspectives, and energy.
  • The Executive Board is an operational body that works towards the implementation of the EELISA strategy and whose representatives act as EELISA coordinators within the corresponding institutions. It includes the EELISA Coordinator, in charge of the overall coordination and implementation in accordance with the EELISA Grant Agreement.

Advisory Bodies

  • The Academic & Scientific Board advises the governing board on educational and scientific issues as well as societal challenges EELISA may focus on. The EELISA Dean of Studies is the coordinator of this board.
  • The Evaluation Committee (quality assessment) monitors EELISA’s activities and assesses the implementation of internal quality procedures and outcomes through relevant indicators.

Operational Bodies & Resources

  • The EELISA Office manages the project and is led by the Executive Director, who is also a member of the EELISA Executive Board.
EELISA Student Council Members. EELISA Governance Meeting (Erlangen May 2024). Photo by Giulia Lannicelli.

EELISA HUB & SPOKE STRUCTURE

The operational framework of the EELISA Alliance revolves around a vibrant network of EELISA Local Offices, each led by an EELISA Local Officer, to streamline communication and coordination with the EELISA Central Office (ECO). This dynamic network is designed to enhance information flow and efficiency, linking local resources to a central hub. At the heart of this collaborative ecosystem, the ECO provides essential coordination services, orchestrates activities for maximum synergy, and supports the Governing and Executive Boards.

EELISA’s operational framework comprises ten dedicated working groups, known as EELISA “Work Packages,” each focusing on strategically significant areas for the Alliance. These areas include sustainable mobility, stakeholder engagement, gender equality and diversity policies, the EELISA campus, and more. These groups are responsible for coordinating and advancing various EELISA Portfolio projects.